steeped settlement

English translation: historically steeped

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04:23 Mar 12, 2004

English to English translations [PRO]Social Sciences - Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.

English term or phrase:steeped settlement

This ambitious urban redevelopment programme is seen as a vital starting point to reposition the historically steeped settlement of Tanjong Tokong as a modern residential and commercial hub all Penangites will be proud of. It is designed to not only breathe new life into Tanjong Tokong but also raise the standard of living for third generation Penangites.

3 : to saturate thoroughly : IMBUE *the world was all steeped in sunshine D.H.Lawrence* *a man steeped in the art of the past Aline B. Saarinen* *they continued to steep themselves in the classics Gilbert Highet* *the annals of those steeped in crime Ellen Smith*
intransitive verb : to undergo the process of soaking in a liquid (as water) under the boiling point *the tea is steeping* *rosemary T steeping in vinegar J.H.Wheelwright*

\"Steeped\" is in other words a a metaphor, meaning the settlement is \"full of history\".

3 : to saturate thoroughly : IMBUE *the world was all steeped in sunshine D.H.Lawrence* *a man steeped in the art of the past Aline B. Saarinen* *they continued to steep themselves in the classics Gilbert Highet* *the annals of those steeped in crime Ellen Smith*
intransitive verb : to undergo the process of soaking in a liquid (as water) under the boiling point *the tea is steeping* *rosemary T steeping in vinegar J.H.Wheelwright*

\"Steeped\" is in other words a a metaphor, meaning the settlement is \"full of history\".

Explanation:steep sth/sb in sth = If something or someone is steeped in something, they are completely surrounded by or involved in it, or they know a lot about it. eg The college is steeped in history/tradition. These ancient scholars were steeped in poetry and painting, as well as maths and astronomy.